FRESH out of the stylist's chair with your gleaming new Dominican 'do, your silky, swaying hair moves whenever you do, swinging as you walk, rising, falling gently with the breeze. When your hair looks this great, you want to keep it looking this way as long as possible. The Protective Reconditioned Dominican Blowout lasts from 1-2 weeks, provided you treat it right. Here's a checklist of what to do to maximise the smoothness and the lifetime of your style:1 No need to retouch Unlike conventional blowdrys and ironing, there is no need to retouch the hair with heat during the week to keep your style looking fresh. The Protective Reconditioned Dominican Blowout relies on a combination of extra-nourishing, silky-smoothing superconditioners and deft Dominican technique to get the hair much straighter and to seal in that straightness so it lasts longer. Remember: the foundation of a great blowout is healthy hair, which means limiting the amount of heat your hair is exposed to. Resist above all the temptation to fire up the straighteners after 3 days; by this point, the hair is no longer clean enough to sustain heat without significant damage.2 Keep away from moisture While it's essential to moisturise your natural curls frequently, and vital to apply a deep moisturizing treatment before heat straightening your hair, once your hair is straight it's crucial to steer clear of hydration. While using an umbrella in the rain (and not staying outside long in wet weather even if you do) is pretty straightforward, the right bath time technique can be tricky. Using just a plastic shower cap could bestow an unwelcome steam treatment that can have your curls return much sooner than planned. Instead, wrap your hair with a thick towel, turban-style, to allow the thick cotton fibres to absorb the steam so your strands don't have to. Be sure to tie on a satin scarf underneath to prevent friction from the towel fibres. 3 Be choosy about the products you apply Just as steam will cause your hair to return to its naturally curly form, several hair products can also cause reversion. To preserve your Blowout results, avoid all products that list water or “aqua” in the ingredients, even if the product doesn't feel “wet”. Also steer clear of products with humectants, ingredients that draw moisture into the hair like glycerine or propylene glycol. One of the key features of your Protective Reconditioning Dominican Blowout is the way it infuses your hair with incredible movement. Using products with heavy ingredients, or even using too much of a lighter product, can weigh that movement down to a halt. To bypass the stiff, greasy look, avoid adding oils, pomades or products with ingredients like petrolatum or mineral oil to the length of your hair. Solid stylers are great for keeping your edges sleek, but they work best if not applied throughout straightened hair. Instead, to keep your hair shiny and seal in straightness without sacrificing flow, use a serum like and confine waxes and pomades to the hairline. 4 Care for your hair at nightWrap your hair at night to preserve the straightness and to allow it to fall beautifully. See our blog on how to create a fail-safe wrap with beautiful results.5. Take breaks between straighteningWearing your natural curls loose, or opting for a simple updo or a sleek ponytail in between Blowouts not only adds variety to your style repertoire, but also adds that extra oomph to your blowouts. Since straightened curly hair must avoid moisture in order to stay straight, alternating between natural and heat styling allows your hair to soak in the moisture it needs between straightening sessions. This allows it to retain the elasticity that's essential to the great movement that Dominican Blowouts are renowned for. Take advantage of your natural hair's love of moisture by pampering it with deep hydrating treatments that luxuriate your hair, make styling a breeze, and give your mane the glossiest, bounciest blowout results.

Working with a Dominican stylist, you get the benefits of the Dominican approach, which is all about the health of the hair, including at least weekly deep treatments. Dominican Blowouts are a great alternative to chemical treatments and can be used to "stretch" relaxers, too.

The biggest way Dominican haircare can help your hair, though, is through the superconditioners, which are many times more concentrated than conventional conditioners. Being so rich, they protect your hair from damage, allowing it to grow long, and glossy - just like Dominican women are famous for.

There are a lot of conditioners to choose from - it depends on your hair's needs. If your hair has a lot of splits, you can try Baba de Caracol; for growth, Alopecil's Apretadora; if you use a lot of heat, La Aplanadora. And if your hair is really dry and fragile, then try the atrActiva line; the conditioners are ultra rich and just melt into thirsty hair. Your hair will stay soft and silky for days on end!

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Julia

29/4/2013 05:56:15 am

I am worried about the excessive heat.. (even the level of heat in just one appointment) I think I would get it done once every month or 3 weeks. I plan on wearing it with extensions (clip-ins). I am also worried of the fact that a heat protectant is not used during a blow-out... so this: La Aplanadora will replace the heat protectant?? or is it alright to just bring in my own ?
ALSO!- Thank you for this blog it helped me A LOT! <3

Since it was just yesterday, and your within the 3 day heat rule, you can reapply heat via a flat iron to straighten those frizzy sections.

Alternatively, you can get some serum and big smooth rollers. And in sections no more than 3/4 the width of the roller, you can brush a small amount of serum in and stretch your hair as you roll it over the roller. This is a great way of saving your hair from the extra heat. And your hair will be bouncy and glossy as ever—without the frizz.

We have a blog post on revitalising your blowout here that has more tips at:

But remember Sharon, when it is raining we need to quickly wrap our hair around our head, stick on a hat/cap then grab our umbrellas. Rain hardly ever falls straight, and always leaves mist in the air. Next time ask your stylist to leave you in a wrap or rollers when it's raining or when your hair is for later.

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keena

26/10/2014 02:08:44 am

Hi. What kind of light moisturizer can I use to avoid breakage but also keep the bounce in my hair.
Thanks

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DHA's DIY

5/11/2014 06:34:09 am

Hi keena

A great light moisturiser for before or during your Blowout is is Capilo La Aplanadora.

Once your hair is blown out, you should avoid any moisture-containing product as they will cause your hair to revert.

But for protection without sacrificing bounce, you can use a few drops of serum (like atrActiva Shine Drops) every day or every other day.

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Edna

7/2/2015 09:06:56 pm

I would out everyday how can I keep my blowout looking good

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DHA's DIY

4/3/2015 10:56:09 pm

Hi Edna,

It depends on how heavily you sweat. For the all-around increase in heat and moisture, you can protect your hair by brushing through serum and pulling it into a (not too) tight bun. This will maintain smoothness and straightness.

However, if your scalp gets too sweaty your roots will revert and this will affect your blowout. It might be best to schedule your blowout for time periods when your workout schedule is less intense, for best results.

A Dominican Blowout is a method of straightening hair whilst adding bounce and movement, so from there you can do any hairstyle for straight hair, from big loose waves or curls to dead straight sleek do's, or sleek updos.

Most people like the hairstyle their hair falls into so much after a Dominican Blowout they leave it as is.

Whatever you choose; have fun, and enjoy your Dominican Blowout for longer by keeping your hair away from water.

Take Care,

Dominican Hair Alliance

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Zuri

8/3/2016 01:27:30 pm

How often can I get a dominican blowout, without getting heat damage? I went from braids to a blowout I am relaxed I do not have natural hair only at the roots of my hair

This depends primarily on the condition of your hair, the amount of heat, and how resilient your hair is.

Hair that is very resilient to straightening, and in poor condition is more likely to become heat damaged.

If you are unsure about the condition of your hair you can take our healthy hair tests here, (http://www.dominicanhairalliance.com/dhas-diy/how-hairdressers-check-the-health-of-your-hair) or consult your hairdresser.

Make sure you have a good hairdresser that takes the time to care about the condition of your hair. A hairdresser that is concerned with how often you condition your hair...colour it... any thinning areas... etc

A healthy head of hair, should be able to be blown out every 10-14 days, and maintain its healthy bounce with weekly/bi-weekly treatments. Try alternating between a protein and moisturising treatment weekly, for healthy hair.

As a precaution, it is a good idea to also avoid the use of flat irons (straightening tongs), to minimise heat exposure. So, during your Dominican blowout, you'll go from rollers and hood dryers when wet, to blow-dryers when dry.

Take Care,

Dominican Hair Alliance Team

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Katissa

18/8/2016 12:32:59 pm

Hi I was wondering what type of wrapping lotion could I use?

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DHA's DIY

18/8/2016 01:18:09 pm

Hi Katissa,

If you are doing your doobie on dry hair, there is no need for wrapping lotion, which could wet your hair and make it revert. To smooth dry hair when you're wrapping, a pure silicone serum is best.

This will silken your hair so it wraps smoothly without weighing it down like an oil. Look for a serum with dimethicone high up in the ingredients list and no more than 4-5 ingredients to make sure it's really concentrated. Your best bet is the atrActiva Shine Drop Serum:

http://www.dominicanhairalliance.com/hair-serum-award.html

Apply a few drops and brush it into your hair before you wrap. Here's a step by step guide on wrapping, too:

http://www.dominicanhairalliance.com/dhas-diy/june-03rd-20121

Hope that helps and thanks for your comment!

DHA's DIY

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lacy

6/6/2017 02:41:14 am

Products to use at home for Dominican blowout, shampoo, conditioner, hair serum etc

Iam an Asian indian who has curly hair. Do o qualify for a Dominican blowout.. can I ask the stylist to reduce the heat

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DHA's DIY

18/8/2018 05:54:14 pm

Hi Amanda,

Of course you qualify for a Dominican Blowout; the technique was developed to work on all types of curly and wavy hair.

Hair types in the Dominican Republic are very diverse so both Dominican products and Dominican stylists are equipped to cater to them all.

If you're not comfortable with the heat level your stylist is using you can definitely ask her to turn it down. However, it's possible that blowdrying straight might not be effective below certain temperatures.

By the way, some Dominicanas skip the blowdrying completely and just get their hair rollerset under the hood dryer and the Doobie. If your curls are on the looser and/or less resistant side, this may work for you, too.